Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro delivered a defiant message to both domestic supporters and international observers on Monday, December 1, 2025, in Caracas. Against a backdrop of escalating tensions with the United States, Maduro promised "absolute loyalty" to the Venezuelan people and rejected what he called "a slave's peace."
The rally came shortly after the U.S. designated a Maduro-linked organization as a foreign terrorist organization and moved a carrier strike group into the Caribbean Sea. At the gathering in the Venezuelan capital, Maduro framed these actions as part of an ongoing effort to undermine Venezuela's sovereignty.
"We do not seek a slave's peace," Maduro declared, emphasizing that Venezuela's goal is "a peace of sovereignty, equality, and freedom." His remarks resonated with supporters waving national flags and chanting slogans in defense of the nation's autonomy and dignity.
Political analysts say Maduro's speech aims to solidify his domestic base amid external pressure. For young Venezuelans and the global community, his comments highlight a broader debate on national sovereignty, human rights, and the role of international intervention.
As relations with Washington show no sign of easing, all eyes will be on how these developments shape Venezuela's economic and diplomatic path in the coming months.
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President Maduro amid U.S. pressure: 'Venezuela will never be a slave'
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